Is this engine Clipper or Model G

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Is this engine Clipper or Model G#99792

By enfield_trials - Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:43 pm

- Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:43 pm #99792

Hi Experts

Is this engine model G ( 350 ) or Clipper ( 250 )
to me it looks like clipper. the oil filler cap is longer then model G ?

Regards
ET

Re: Is this engine Clipper or Model G#99793

By enfield_trials - Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:45 pm

- Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:45 pm #99793

Re: Is this engine Clipper or Model G#99812

By Rushour - Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:35 pm

- Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:35 pm #99812

Do you have the engine number ?

Re: Is this engine Clipper or Model G#99840

By Marko - Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:25 am

- Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:25 am #99840

Hi,
i'm pretty sure thats a 250. Oil filler necks were longer, as far as i know, on the 250s & the model G de-luxes but not on standard model Gs. The longer filler neck &/or extension was necessary when the engine was mounted in a sprung frame(250 Clipper & Model G de-luxe).
Cylinder head on the 250s looked very similar to that of the Gs but was different. The one in your photo is certainly different to the 350 ones i have. Hope that helps
regards
Mark

Re: Is this engine Clipper or Model G#99856

By Enfield505 - Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:29 am

- Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:29 am #99856

Hi,
Your engine is an interesting collection of parts. Basically a 350 Clipper motor motor as it has the mounting for the alternator alloy primary cases and longer mainshaft for the rotor but it has a prewar cylinder head. Enfield didn't use screw in intake tubes and clip mount carbs post WW2, unless they were building Parts Bin Specials for particular orders. Interestly it has the timing chest machined that would allow a magneto or even a magdyno in place of just points ignition. It would be interesting to know what the engine number is. Cheers.